#scitlap Archive
Wednesday March 2, 2016
9:00 PM EST
JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Hello
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Are we ready to rock the twitter world for an hour tonight? We have some of this, some of that and some
#sexed
Q's.
JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
#scitlap
March 2nd,2016
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Hi Everyone! Meggan from central Tx, 8th grade science
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Greetings
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and
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Friends. I am the moderator tonight.
@SarahBosch1
Missing you!!
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JennyWamsley
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Mar 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Get Reminders on a weekly basis about the chat.
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
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Br Christopher from Kansas, middle school science and technology
JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
We'll use the Q1, A1 format...Q1 coming shortly!
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
OH! Favorite school supplies? Pens! But also love those scented markers with the nice sharp, square tips!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi Everyone!
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#healthed
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
Evening, everyone! Laura, 8th Earth& space science, nj. ready for another round of fun :-)
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
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fave school supplies? My "science" , that is, maker, closet filled with all sorts of odds and ends! Grades 6-8 science
MrMur_ray
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
I cannot take part in the chat as I need to drive home and leave school! I am looking forward to the next one!
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
Susan here, Atlanta GA, 6th science. Sharpie addict!
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hi, Adam here, HS Bio teacher in Bangkok, fave school supplies - ones I don't have to buy myself ;)
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
Kristin from MA, teaching 7th grade science. My favorite school supplies are my colored pens!!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
#scitlap
March 2nd,2016
https://t.co/0uYKMZxk8P
Don't forget to add your answers on the padlet as well.
MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
๐๐๐ favorite supply - painters tape. ๐
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
My people!
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GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
Hi
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Carl from Emerald Australia I love my lab coat
ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
@BroCstart
Agree. The mix and match of a science closet can create all sorts of new ideas. (googly eyes + anything science= genius)
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
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March 2nd,2016
https://t.co/0uYKMZxk8P
I thought I would try using Padlet tonight. Think about how you could use PADLET in your rm.
BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
#scitlap
something to think about for sure!
#TLAP
#catholicedchat
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DrChrisLongo
Mar 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
Ask: How best do we meet our students needs & learning styles? Thanks for letting me steal graphic,
@curriculumblog
!
https://t.co/mKPqQ30SI2
ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
@SueAtSea
what can I say, I took one sip of the kool-aid and got hooked ;-)
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
I am constantly surprised at the utility and usefulness of balloons.
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
Thought I'd join in since I'm about. Sally. Elementary/middle school science in Sydney. Fav. supply - whiteboard markers :D
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:10 PM EST
Here is question one.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:10 PM EST
besides my colored pens are my stickers. 8th graders still go nuts when they find one on their paper
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:11 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
This is so true!
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1
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I don't lead a science fair. 8th grade will begin genius hour shortly, 7th graders beginning what if?
eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
@BroCstart
@ColantoniSci
For science lessons, I couldn't survive w/out balloons, paper cups, and rubber bands!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
We do not have a science fair, but I do usually judge our high school's event.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1 Here's a good site I'm sure many will have seen
https://t.co/NGV4zYawSC
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1 I did sci fair a while back, but donโt do one now. Janice VanCleave books.
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
@eduemum
@BroCstart
@ColantoniSci
I really need to hear balloon ideas. Have used for coriolis effect.
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
@eduemum
@ColantoniSci
yes! I go through so many cups. Trying to get Ss to stop destroying/throwing away cups!
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1b We don't have a science fair as such, but we do have year-long science projects for Gr11 that I coordinate
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1 -science fair new construct in my school. Resources limited -will research ideas over coming months and tie to
@Aus_ScienceWeek
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autumn_focht
Mar 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
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My name is Autumn F from Oklahoma and sooooo in love with a new sharpie marker!!!!
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: We don't do SF but I love those 6oz clear solo drink cups...like on airplanes!
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
@SueAtSea
@BroCstart
@ColantoniSci
For elementary school - use for sensory science Kindergarten, forces for older Ss
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1: I'm trying to find some resources that my Ting partner uses. I never did science fair. ๐
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
@autumn_focht
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welcome aboard!
JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
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March 2nd,2016
https://t.co/0uYKMZxk8P
The padlet is getting filled with awesome things
ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
A1-Not usually SF, we'll do 'creative' projects to show what they learned though
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
@SueAtSea
@BroCstart
@ColantoniSci
Also use for capturing CO2 created in flasks
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
Itโs interesting that so few of us here tonight participate in this.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
What's Ting? (teaching?)
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
@Partain_Science
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yes. I think I've used those up... my co-Ts think I'm crazy the way I throw things together to create lsns
PerkyScience
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
What are classes doing instead of SF? We are looking for options.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
@eduemum
@SueAtSea
@BroCstart
clever move!
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
Hi
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friends! Had to run out for cold meds! Uck! Jumping in now...
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
@SciTeach7Davis
You or a family member?
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
@SueAtSea
Is it because SF is often just about a final product, rather than an on-going look at science as a way of knowing?
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
@BroCstart
Youโve obviously got a creative mind! On the fly - love it!
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AssignmentHelpN
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
10 Things You Need to Know to Develop
#Growth
Mindset
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#ptchat
#sblchat
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#shelfietalk
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cjcrawcooper
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
Christi in SC soccer has me late tonight. We replaced SF with in class inquiry projects
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
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at my old School we had over 100 Ss do the SF each year. took up the gym for 2 days.
SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
@PerkyScience
Genius projects (did this last year.)
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PerkyScience
Mar 2 @ 9:21 PM EST
We have done Dupont challenge, different NASA challenges and Toshiba ExploraVision. Considering CyberMission.
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:21 PM EST
I also do Exploravision competition (NSTA/Toshiba) for girls each year.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:21 PM EST
@PerkyScience
"Creative" display of research. ex: sts researched volcanoes, then showed that via brochure, poster, 3d models, etc
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:21 PM EST
@SueAtSea
Interesting that there seems to be more variety in what ppl are doing. I loved SF as a Ss. Dislike as a T!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
@catefreedman
@RyanCaltagirone
@KatyColloton
@thekatydids
. Answer with the
#scitlap
hashtag.. Thank you!!!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
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March 2nd,2016
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Here is the padlet..
BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
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I dislike sf because ss generally do cookie cutter activities, and ends up being stress takes way too organization from me!
SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
@Ajarn_Adam
When Ts get a choice, they choose something broader?
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halversonandrea
Mar 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
I remember my HS health T had the school nurse come in to talk to us (found out later they had been having an affair for years)
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PerkyScience
Mar 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
@BroCstart
I really want to learn mover about "What If". Do you have resources you can share?
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2 Being mortified! Never heard of that show, but glad I donโt have to deal w/it at least formally!
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aguzmanscience
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
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Ale Guzman, science strategist in Los Fresnos, Texas. My agenda!
BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
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class is generally inquiry already, trying to provide more ss choice
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
I found lots of projects were parent projects. Also penalizes Ss who have less support at home.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
@SueAtSea
Maybe, and focus on the process rather than the product
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cjcrawcooper
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
@PerkyScience
Our middle school do projects with Ela (exp w/pickle making, rockets, egg drop, germination)
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
@halversonandrea
I find this super amusing for some reason!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
@Partain_Science
YES! I know of a parent who did the whole project for her son, with lights on it as well...
#4REAL
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2: went to SMALL rural conservative school = no sex ed. As a T had a kid call testicles tentacles = hilarious!! ๐๐๐
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
@aguzmanscience
So what does a science strategist do? I'm curious...
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
In HS we had abstinence only. I was in an A&P class and couldn't believe how wrong the speaker was about anatomy/ reproduction
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
@SciTeach7Davis
Hope you feel better soon, my friend!
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
@PerkyScience
still developing class project. Nothing concrete yet!
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
I don't think we had any sex ed. In 5th grade we had a presentation on menstruation & that was it.
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cjcrawcooper
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
A2: my mom taught it. They asked her because she taught the GS HSP program. Great program but not fun for me
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
A2 - don't recall much in way of sex ed. (PDHPE here these days). I do remember learning about AIDS, tho' (mid '80s).
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Word...small TX school?
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https://t.co/RFan1FkmiW
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
I don't think we had any sex ed. In 5th grade we had a presentation on menstruation & that was it.
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cjcrawcooper
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
A2: in HS the author of Sex, Love or infatuation came to speak to whole high school
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
A2 Had good sex ed when I was at school - had an enlightened biology teacher
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GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
I seem to spend a lot of time dispelling myths about sex ed in my classroom
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
Believe so. This is Tx, we don't talk about sex at school.My Ss have an abstinence only prog they do in health/pe.
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
Same for me in New York.
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Partain_Science
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Mar 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
YUP! You can recognize it at 100 paces!
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lisaomeeks
Mar 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
Up to my eyeballs in grading projects! Will miss y'all tonight. Happy
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chatting.
JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
Question 3
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#healthed
@SarahBosch1
https://t.co/ms3tQtVadt
MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
"So I can't get pregnant till 19 cuz that's when my mom first got pregnant?" ๐ณ
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https://t.co/pflMDa40ys
GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
I seem to spend a lot of time dispelling myths about sex ed in my classroom
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
Where I teach now Ss have sex ed in both health & sci classes, also guest speakers from NGOs
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pentaclethra
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
Papers graded. Time for some
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
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in theory, it would be s choice about what to study.
GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
and don't even mention the belief that coca-cola is a spermicide
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
Had Ss the other day ask if HS had open campus lunch. I said No & another girl said yes b/c that's when her sister got pregnant. :(
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
@Ajarn_Adam
that was the way I learned too. Whoever had the Tr got the education, rest of the sts faced the abstinence lecture
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3) Science fair is the kick off for some Ss science careers!
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GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
still I find it is important that Ss have these conversations with someone
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
That's really bad! :(
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TRJHS_Principal
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
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A3 the interest that Ss have in others' work. The Ts "wow" at what other Ts Ss created even though their Ss work is awesome too!
Drbrentpowell
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3. The research method in general. Thinking through a question and testing your hypothesis. Great life skill
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JennyWamsley
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Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
I like to remind my students that Condoms are for Penis, sandwich bags, tin-foil, saran wrap are NOT!!!
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#healthed
WeigelRuss
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
@GruntledChalkie
@MistyMitchellm
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Oh, I could write a book on the common misconceptions they have, and their parents taught
MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3: Limited experience with science fair - I liked going to the fair and listening to the Ss present their projects.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
Non-governmental organization e.g.
https://t.co/VjBxdVCGVF
- they also have a restaurant called Cabbages & Condoms!
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
A3 - I learned some things from judging SF projects. Running it - not a fan.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
Sad thing is talking about sex is probably one of the easiest way Ts in my area could get in some hot water.
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
Any John Oliver fans out there? lots of very good points on Sex ed flaws in the US
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
@GruntledChalkie
DEFINITELY!!!!
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SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
A3) also, I love the process of the sci fair. How did it get such a bad rap???
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
HEY!
@KarlyMoura
@khurdhorst
@khet22PE
@korytellers
@sandyrotto
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https://t.co/SEHKJg33N6
BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
@PerkyScience
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posted to padlet what I have so far. Not much, but it is a start
daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
A3 Nice to see former students finding a passion for science.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
My bio teacher at school used to joke that anything was better than nothing - making the point with humour, obv :)
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
A3: students who excel creatively but not with paper tests get their chance to shine. The pride is heartwarming
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
@PerkyScience
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used padlet a little bit, but not w a twitter chat.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
They don't let us have pets. We have some really strict asthma rules. Sad b/c the Ss always want a pet.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
@Partain_Science
I used to work in Public Health - the STD dept had to disable the firewall to have some of their conversations!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
Question 4.
#healthed
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@SarahBosch1
https://t.co/nWOWPgZX1D
JennyWamsley
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Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
Very true. Love seeing as shine in different and non traditional ways!
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pentaclethra
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
@Partain_Science
We had someone come in a speak about not having pets and asthma. We asked about all the mice living at school.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
https://t.co/5rEZlDwe7s
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:)
GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
We had a group of class chickens and kept spares out the back in case we had to replace a dead one
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cjcrawcooper
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
A3: The Ss who light up with passion for their projects
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
A3 - haven't seen/held one yet - hoping that it ignites Ss' passion for particular scientific topic/interest
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
@KarlyMoura
@khurdhorst
@khet22PE
@korytellers
@sandyrotto
Plants!!
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
Best Pet - the dog of lizards bearded dragon! Mine is Henry...but "he" laid eggs....go figure.
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https://t.co/yHVMwIeNRL
BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4
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don't get any of those. Paras only work with primary grades in my k8 school. ๐ก
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4: Our TA's are assigned to either ELL or sped Ss, not really to the teacher. They support Ss in class
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
I LOVE REPTILES!! I've been contemplating having one. Are they easy to take care of? besides the sudden egg-laying?
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4 Cut from the budget a few years back. Para professionals:There is a SPED para.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
@BroCstart
Yeah, was going to ask - what's a teaching assistant? ;)
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
@pentaclethra
Haha! This is perfect! If I catch the animal at school can it be the class pet then?
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smarterteacher
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
Sorry Chem student needs tutoring for tomorrow's midterm. Wish I cold more present in
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My favorite class pet are my Sophomores.
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4) No teaching assistants in Mid Sch. Our Lower Sch has them though :) Small grps, paper handling, support.
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PerkyScience
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
@MistyMitchellm
I got a bearded dragon this year from a
@petco
grant. Kids love holding her. HATE the crickets.
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4: Only ever had 1 for 1 class period. Followed a S. Worked right along w/me! Told me at the end of the year how much fun it was!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
A4 Not always sure that I do, but my instructional assistant really helps the students in need and all students.
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GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
I ahve alpacas, sheep and chickens in my class... oh yeah and rabbits, lots of rabbits
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
@MistyMitchellm
Depends - I used to have Chinese water dragons - they were quite demanding!
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
A4 - No TAs in my classes. I think *good* TAs would be worth their weight in gold, tho'!
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jeremiahsettles
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
Sorry I am missing
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, but I am watching
@michiokaku
give a lecture on Science and Ethics in education.
https://t.co/sj6iYyxadW
BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
@MistyMitchellm
professor friend gave science room 4 axaltols.
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https://t.co/dQy2NawcbL
MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
@Ajarn_Adam
@ColantoniSci
yea they r divas! Too demanding...lol. Bear dies just go with the flow. ๐
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
@GruntledChalkie
I want to be in your class!
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
bear dies by far the easiest I've had.
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korytellers
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
@KarlyMoura
@khurdhorst
@khet22PE
@sandyrotto
Fish. :)
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GruntledChalkie
Mar 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
@BroCstart
Yes but I teach Animal Husbandry and have lots of outdoor space to keep them in
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
Yep, that is a drawback - cacti may be the way to go :)
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
Surprised at how many of you do not have extra support in the classroom.
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
@daleyscience
I think the world needs to know, donโt you?!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
Last Question...
@SarahBosch1
#healthed
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
@daleyscience
What is your experience like?
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
@daleyscience
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it's a struggle! I teach small parish school, 4 acad. preps 1 elecetive. It def. lowers quality of what I do
Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:50 PM EST
@daleyscience
I wonder how many Ts here have lab support - technicians etc?
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:51 PM EST
Henry's home right now! (Sorry already showered not camera ready - me not Henry) oh and that my kid.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:51 PM EST
Lucky to have an instructional assistant for my 2 inclusion classes, plus common planning/team time.
#precious
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
@Ajarn_Adam
@daleyscience
No lab support in my (small) school. Everything set up and cleaned up by Ts.
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
#scitlap
but, you learn to make it work! ๐ช
ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
@BroCstart
@MistyMitchellm
axoltols...crazy, fountain-of-youth finding amphibians.... and yet so happy looking :-)
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
@eduemum
@daleyscience
Yep, same for me
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
@Ajarn_Adam
@daleyscience
You mean a person who is pd $ to set up labs etc? I've never heard of this in public school
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
@Partain_Science
No lab set up person for mr, just student support.
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
@eduemum
@Ajarn_Adam
@daleyscience
yep,same. Any lab in do I have to find materials for and put together. great challenge! Love it
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pentaclethra
Mar 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
@Partain_Science
@Ajarn_Adam
@daleyscience
We can't even get a physics teacher in our district. Lab tech? The kids that stay after.
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Ajarn_Adam
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
@Partain_Science
@daleyscience
Their were lab techs when I was at further ed college (16-18) in the UK, & at Uni of course
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
This chat is already over... no way...!!!
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ColantoniSci
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
@Partain_Science
@Ajarn_Adam
@daleyscience
Same, i didn't know there was such a thing as 'lab support'.
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
@ColantoniSci
@MistyMitchellm
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mildly creepy with translucent skin (axaltols)
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
To all of my teacher friends...
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
@MistyMitchellm
huh. Is it like a TA position? Full-time? No teaching responsibilities? 1/campus? MS & HS or just HS?
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MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
@BroCstart
@ColantoniSci
Their little organs freak me out when I turn them over. ๐ณ
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
@SciTeach7Davis
BEST!
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JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
#scitlap
March 2nd,2016
https://t.co/0uYKMZxk8P
Don't forget to add your stories or resources, to the padlet.
JennyWamsley
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
Last question for the night.
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#healthed
@SarahBosch1
https://t.co/xst9d7T8hL
SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
Hereโs to you!
@LNguyenKMS
@DossMb
@ocaptain101
@mttosbrn
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BroCstart
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
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what is a cta?
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
#scitlap
Here's MY teaching assistant!
https://t.co/dlMOlIeEHs
MistyMitchellm
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
@weeksmonicad
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https://t.co/Hw3wxFXBpm
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
@BroCstart
@JennyWamsley
Call to Action (your take away)
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SueAtSea
Mar 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
@JennyWamsley
YOU rock the pirate ship tonight! Thank you!
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eduemum
Mar 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thanks for chat everyone. Will try to pop in on Thursdays when not teaching. Enjoy rest of your week
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